Who Is Joe Public? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Joe Public is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 12 comic issue appearances. A phys ed teacher turned vigilante, Joe Public gained the ability to absorb strength and energy from others around him after being bitten by the alien parasite, Gemir.

Who is Joe Public?

Origin The hero known as Joe Public was originally a phys ed teacher at Gotham City High School. He became a vigilante after one of his students was killed by some bad Ecstasy at a party. He sought out the local drug kingpin known as "Happy Jack," as he was responsible for the drug ditribution near Joe's high school. Unfortunately, Batman was after Happy Jack as well, and Joe accidentally ended up fouling up Batman's plans, allowing Happy Jack to flee. Joe managed to track down Happy Jack later that night, but they both ended up falling victim to the alien parasite known as Gemir , who fed on their spinal fluid. However, while Happy Jack perished from the attack, Joe survived Gemir's bite and gained strange new powers. He soon found that he could absorb the strength and energy from people around him, which allowed him to become strong enough to be a match for Gemir. Joe then teamed up with Batman and Pagan , and together they were able to rebuff Gemir, driving him from Gotham.

Key facts

Joe Public is of human origin and first appeared in "Joe Public". The character is published by DC Comics. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Joe Public ranks among the most featured characters in comics.